In trigger situations where I would normally lose it, I am able to keep calm and think clearly.

I feel less stressed. I am sleeping more soundly I tend to wake up in the middle of the night but now fall asleep again. I think it’s because I do the mindfulness exercise in the evening. I’m also less anxious that school is starting again.

I am more aware of my thoughts and am slowing down

My life is less stressful because I am doing things calmer.I am focusing more on what I am doing – no more multi-tasking crises.and more in touch with the present and what is happening around me (more curious )

I have found I am much calmer in stressful situations at home and in work I have noticed I respond differently to the way I did before.

I feel more aware of my breathing and truly more aware of my responses and their consequences. Enjoying meals more and driving in a more mindful manner.

Much calmer,less worried,less guilt -more ‘in the now moments’

I am calmer especially when faced with stress.I believe in myself more.I’ve come more productive – less lethargic.I have the urge to exercise more.I can function when faced with too many tasks

3 respondents said they feel much calmer, less anxious and able to deal better with difficult tasks

I am giving more time to myself. My communication with my family has improved. I am more patient with my son. I enjoy doing meditation with my son. I feel calmer when doing meditation in the morning. I have started basic Qigong.

I am more aware of the here and now instead of ruminating about the past and the future I can’t control. Meditation has helped me accept and acknowledge any emotions that used to make me feel rather anxious and distressed.

I found it superficial and I could not reach the desired level (I am sorry to hear this but I did try to stress the attitude towards mindfulness at every opportunity that there is no right or wrong way to practice. Mindfulness may come to you when the time is right or maybe not at all.)

I have become more reflective. I have become more focused.

I am calmer…think things through and happier

More aware of my emotions and what to do to ground myself

Responding differently to people who stress me and make me frustrated and angry. Eating mindfully.

4 respondents reported they sleep better.

I am learning how to live every moment of my life in a mindful way. Though this tends to be hard in such a busy life. However, when I remember, I calm myself down and am the controller of my life.

8) What did you like most about the course?

Connecting with others. Learning to be more disciplined

How it was delivered. The material given and the sessions were interesting.

The experiential learning, the hands-on tasks

Every lesson, learned something new

Practical activities

The presenter

Different meditations

The info was mixed between auditory/visual and kinaesthetic

Strengthened my skills

All the sessions were inspiring

Something new for me. I loved learning especially when it’s something as useful as this!

Learning how much we take for granted and how healthy it is to let go

TWO DAY TEACHER OF MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM COURSE1) What would you give the mindfulness course out of 10 in terms of being enjoyable and interesting?Dull OK 2Excellent 21

2) On a scale of 1 - 10 How much do you think you have learned during the course?Very littleSome 1Great deal 22

3) how likely are you to use the Mindfulness skills in the classroom?DoubtfulMight do 3Very likely 20

4) Will you introduce EFT into the classroom?Doubtful 1Might do 2Very likely 20

5) Would you recommend this course to others?Doubtful 1Might do 1Very likely 21

6) What changes are you likely to make as a result of this course?

Trying to be more mindful even in my daily life. I would like my husband and kids to try it out I have been more empathic and compassionate.

I will encourage mindfulness with my child and pupils

I will teach children to believe that thoughts come and go. I will practice the raisin exercise. I will use tapping they do not like something.

I will change myself. Would like to learn more.

I can’t wait to try mindfulness out.

Will surely be using it

I will show more empathy to students, be less harsh on myself and believe in myself more.

8) What did you like most about the course?

Helena’s knowledge is outstanding, she has a multi-disciplinary approach.

Learning everything in general

Learning EFT…introduce more EFT into schools

Hands on, contextual, rich in resources

The techniques and exercises that can be used with children

Easy to understand

Sharing of ideas

Examples and materials

Presenter and exercises

The exercises and activities and the explanation through the videos etc.

It was delivered step by step …easy to understand course

Gentle nature of mindfulness. Empowering children to help themselves. Handouts good.